Summerlin, Nevada is one of the finest master planned communities in the country, which is in stark contrast to the vast, vacant parcel of land inhabited only by Mother Nature not long ago. Today, Summerlin is a warm, friendly, opportunity-filled wonderland. It is situated on the western edge of the Las Vegas valley hailing from base of the Spring Mountain Range and the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation area. Although the area has grown up over the last 15 years, its natural beauty lives on.

  Because of all of its features and amenities Summerlin is an outstanding venue for raising a Family. As mentioned above, it is a beautiful place to live. Its new and well-planned so aside from the natural beauty, what land has been developed has been done with a purposeful eye and a premium for preserving its natural, rugged good looks. Summerlin begins at the western edge of Las Vegas and comprises a land area of about 23,000 acres.

  In this beautiful acreage, you will find a wide variety of home choices broken up into little villages: The Trails, The Pueblo, The Arbors, The Crossing, The Canyons, The Vistas, The Paseos, The Willows, The Gardens, Ridgebrook, The Ridges, and Siena. Although pricing starts as low as $150,000 most homes are substantially more, and there are custom lots available with panoramic views that could be worth millions depending on how they are developed. There is also a lot more to come. Upon its planned completion, there will be 30 villages.

  Quality of life in Summerlin has been placed at a very high premium. With that in mind, you will find miles upon miles of inviting trails to walk, hike, or even rock climb. Furthermore, land use limitations have been set such that 15% of all land is preserved for washes, trails, and canyons. Beyond that another 20% of all land has been set aside for irrigated open spaces such as parks, trails, and golf courses. This methodology has been proven to be highly effective at protecting property values for generations to come.

  Summerlin has a great many other ways to enjoy life. There are numerous recreational areas where you can enjoy baseball, soccer, basketball, or football. It also offers two golf courses where you can test your skills on the same courses the pros play. There is a PGA tour event hosted at the Tournament Players Club at Summerlin, and the Tournament Players Club at the Canyons.

  Aside from sport, there are plenty of other cultural opportunities to enjoy at Summerlin. For the avid reader or researcher, Summerlin provides a wonderful library with plenty of resources. Summerlin is also home to the Summerlin Performing Arts Center. A ballet can be taken in at the Donald W. Reynolds Cultural Center which is home to the Nevada ballet theater. Summerlin, Nevada is one of the few communities in the country that is home to a professional regional dance troupe and a performing arts center.

  The Villages of Summerlin are a shopper's paradise. Summerlin has numerous neighborhood shopping centers, highlighted by the Canyon Pointe shopping center. Summerlin also has one (extremely) major shopping extravaganza, The Fashion Show. The Fashion Show has just recently added over 1 million square feet of new retail space much to the delight of shoppers.

  Since the beginning of its development, the community of Summerlin has offered a diversified and rapidly expanding economic base which provides economic opportunities for everyone. These economic opportunities will continue to expand in proportion with the growth of the city. For example, the community of Summerlin, at present, has only been developed to 50 percent of its planned totality. Summerlin has a reasonable cost of living in addition to a median household income of almost $65,000. From an economic perspective, relocating to Summerlin is a sound idea.

  The population of Summerlin is approximately 4,000 people and is growing by the day as more and more people make the decision to move to Summerlin. While the average January temperature is 43 degrees, the average temperature in July jumps all the way to 86 degrees. With almost 300 days of sunshine a year, there’s no doubt what inspires the name “Summerlin.”

   Summerlin furnishes the individual with a very fostering environment with which to raise a family. Its low crime rate and solid school system are just two of the basics in its foundation of attraction. In addition, Summerlin offers some very good private schools if one is so inclined. The Meadows School and Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mountain stand out amongst Summerlin's private schools.